Mon Dec 09 20:12:30 UTC 2024: ## UN Condemns Israeli Troop Deployment in Golan Heights Buffer Zone
**December 10, 2024** – The United Nations has condemned Israel’s deployment of troops into the demilitarized zone in the Golan Heights, calling it a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric stated that Israeli forces remain in at least three locations within the buffer zone. This action follows the recent ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Israel’s stated concern about armed individuals entering the area. While Israel claims the deployment is necessary to secure the buffer zone and defend its territory, the UN insists that the 1974 agreement prohibits military forces or activities in the area of separation and calls for both countries to uphold the terms of the agreement to maintain regional stability. The Golan Heights have been occupied by Israel since 1967, a move not recognized internationally.
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